how do I find christening records?

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Member Since: December 2002 Posts: 114 Send Message	Marion	Report	15 Jan 2009 15:56
	If someone was born in West Coker, Somerset, can anyone tell me how do I find a christening record etc?
Member Since: February 2003 Posts: 2,209 Send Message	Diddydoris	Report	15 Jan 2009 15:57
	Have you tried www.familysearch.org
Member Since: December 2004 Posts: 10,522 Send Message	Potty	Report	15 Jan 2009 15:58
	Try this site, it has West Coker baptisms: http://www.freereg.org.uk/parishes/som/w.shtml#1 What was your ancestor's name? One of mine was born in West Coker
Member Since: December 2002 Posts: 114 Send Message	Marion	Report	15 Jan 2009 16:03
	Thank you Diddydoris & Potty for your very quick replies to my query. I will try both your suggestions. Thanks.
Member Since: December 2002 Posts: 114 Send Message	Marion	Report	15 Jan 2009 16:05
	My ancestors surname was GOULD.